Memory Matinee: The Duke
Limited tickets will be available to the general public – £5 General Admission.
Doors will open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
There will be an interval in the middle of the film, so the end time will be approximately 4pm.
About Memory Matinees
These screenings have been designed to be inclusive to those living with dementia, as well as family members and carers. Our Memory Matinees screenings are rooted in the idea that a trip to the cinema is a powerful way for people to reconnect with memories.
During the film, the house lights will be raised slightly and the sound level will be slightly lower than normal. Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the screenings to assist, but please note that pastoral care is not provided, a friend, family member or carer must also attend.
Our cinema, the Electric Palace, is a heritage building and as such, some of our accessibility arrangements are limited. Please contact the venue or your local organising group in advance if you are a wheelchair user or have difficulty with steps and wish to attend. Please also bring extra warm layers with you in case you need them.
About the Film
The Duke – Certificate 12A – infrequent strong language, moderate sex, racism
(2020, 1 hour 35 minutes)
In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. What happened next became the stuff of legend.
Transport
If you require transport please contact Harwich Connexions on 01255 552010 for further information.